Barbara A. Ramsdell

Barbara A. Ramsdell, 69, of Springvale, passed away at her home on July 27 surrounded by her five loving children, following a long illness with lung disease.She was born in Salem, MA on March 12, 1940, the daughter of George M. and Margaret (Goodwin) Williams and was raised in Danvers, MA.She was an angel, a most wonderful loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend who will be sadly missed. She was an avid collector of teddy bears and enjoyed scrap booking, gardening, sewing and crafts.She was predeceased by her loving husband, Gene A. Ramsdell on August 6, 2003.Survivors include two sons, Wayne D. Ramsdell of Springvale, Scott D. Ramsdell of Arundel, three daughters, Karen L. Meserve of Cornish, Robin M. Roberge of Biddeford and Tracy A. Ege of Raymond, NH, 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, two sisters, Patricia Santos, Margaret Marciano, and two brothers, George (Melvin) Williams and Paul Williams.A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 8 at 10:00 AM at the Highland Cemetery Annex in Limerick, with the Rev. Jack Daniels officiating.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Beacon Hospice, 42 Brickyard Court, York, ME 03909.Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at the Condolences tab at left.